Dr. Christopher E. Hester MD
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
Subspecialties
General Internal Medicine
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Patients recommend
Makes time for patients
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Listens attentively
Provides clear explanation
Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.
Patients recommend
Patients would recommend to friends and family.
Makes time for patients
Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.
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Listens attentively
Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.
Overall Patient Experience
Excellent
(5/5)
97 Reviews Total|4 Reviews Within Last 12 Months
Thoroughness of Examination
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Excellent
(5/5)
Ability to Answer Questions
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Excellent
(5/5)
Clarity of Instructions
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Excellent
(5/5)
Provider's follow-up
Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns
Excellent
(5/5)
Amount of Time with Patient
Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments
Excellent
(5/5)
Provider's Attitude
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Excellent
(5/5)
Perceived Outcomes
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Very Positive
(4/5)
Patient Loyalty
Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient
Excellent
(5/5)
General Feedback
Previous patients' general assessment of this physician
Excellent
(5/5)
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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hester
This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.
Hypertension (Chronic)Chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) means your heart has to work harder to pump blood. It's important to manage it to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.
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High cholesterolHigh cholesterol levels, hyperlipidemia, can increase the risk of heart disease by contributing to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
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Chronic diabetesChronic diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble controlling the levels of sugar in your blood. It requires careful management.
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Location & Contact Information
Doctor Address
141 Medical Park Ln, Bellefonte, PA, 16823
(814) 355-7322Affiliated Hospitals
Mount Nittany Medical Center
Where does Dr. Hester practice?
Doctor’s Office
Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc
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Education & Experience
Medical School & Residency
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993-1996
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine
PA State Medical License
Active through 2024
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013
Publications
A comparison of preoperative airway assessment techniques: the modified Mallampati and the upper lip bite test.
Christopher Evan Hester, Shelli Ann Dietrich, Samuel Wayne White, Janet Secrest, Kay Russell Lindgren, Timothy Smith
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